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St. Mary's County confirms first COVID-19 case; health officials expand testing, activate emergency response
Summary
County health officials announced the first confirmed COVID-19 case in a St. Mary's County resident and described steps including an activated emergency operations center, expanded drive-through testing with MedStar St. Mary's Hospital, visitor restrictions at long-term care facilities, and a county hotline for residents.
St. Mary's County officials announced a confirmed case of COVID-19 in a county resident on Saturday, March 21, 2020, and described steps they are taking to find contacts, expand testing and protect high-risk residents.
Dr. Mina Brewster, St. Mary's County health officer, said earlier that day the resident — described as being in her 20s — had been isolating at home and that the health department was investigating possible exposures. "We will reach out to anyone that may have been in close contact with this resident during the time that she has been contagious," Brewster said. She urged residents to follow infection-prevention guidance: wash hands frequently, stay more than 6 feet away from others, avoid gatherings of more than 10 people and for people over 60 or with chronic conditions to stay home as much as possible.
The announcement emphasized coordinated local response and partnerships. Commissioner President Randy Guy said the county had issued a state of emergency resolution on March 14 to free resources for…
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